Epic Kids January 2023
Introducing the January 2023 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the January 2023 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
18 under 18 Nominations Open for JA: Young Leaders, Change Makers, and Innovators Encouraged to Apply
Junior Achievement of Arizona’s 18 under 18 nominations are open until Jan. 31, 2023, at midnight. Nominees have to be under 18 years of age by July 1, 2022, and attend kindergarten through 12th grade in Arizona. “The Junior Achievement ...
Role of a Lifetime: Scottsdale 10-Year-Old Steps into the Spotlight as Young Cosette in “Les Mis”
Laney Hoekstra brings heart to role in "Les Mis" At just 10 years old, Laney Hoekstra is no stranger to the spotlight, but she’ll soon step into her biggest role yet in Places! Productions’ “Les Misérables School Edition.” “I wanted ...
Epic Kids December 2022
Introducing the December 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the December 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
Holiday Eats: Dine Out at These Family-Friendly Spots This Holiday Season
By Gretchen Pahia Federal Pizza federalpizza.com Just in time for the holiday season, in addition to their regularly delicious menu, Federal Pizza rolled out some new menu items including a Flaming Lips wood-fired pizza made with hot chili honey. ...
World Cup Fever: Nicholas Interviews Former Pro Soccer Player Mike Enfield
Hi, I’m Nicholas, your monthly Epic Kids columnist. I’m a third-grade CEO. Our family friend happens to be a former pro soccer player. I got the chance to interview him about his career and the World Cup happening this year. ...
Cooking Up Careers: Student-Run Avenue 27 Turns Culinary Curiosity into Award-Winning Restaurant Experience at DVUSD
By Shay Moser Chef and Culinary Instructor Ryan Mattheis is familiar with Deer Valley Unified School District’s Barry Goldwater High School. He’s also familiar with restaurant work as a former sous chef, eatery assistant manager, catering company chef/partner, and resort catering ...
Epic Kids November 2022
Introducing the November 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the November 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
Epic Kids Book Club Selection: Hidden Figures
Epic Kids Book Club Selection: "Hidden Figures" AUTHOR: Margot Lee Shetterly GENRE: Middle-Grade Non-Fiction AGES: 8+ RATING: 5 stars SYNOPSIS: This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, who lived through ...
All American: 8-Year-Old Khalid Navarro Shines On and Off the Track
For as long as Khalid Navarro can remember, he has loved sports. He’s played soccer, football, and baseball and excelled at all of them. It wasn’t until recently his dad suggested he run track to increase his speed on the ...